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Colorado State Parks

Colorado State Parks were made for the budget vacationer. Does the cost of Colorado vacation have you wondering if you can afford it? Then camping at Colorado State Parks is the answer!

Camping your way though Colorado is a great way to see the state on a budget. There is no shortage of campsites. Colorado Parks Campgrounds are scattered all over the mountains and plains. The Park system has over 42 parks and 4000 campsite.

an image of a Colorado State Park Cabin

Rent a park cabin

Colorado Parks are among the most beautiful places in North America. They are also one of the best recreational values in the State. All the State Parks charge a fee. Average nightly stay is $10.00 - $20.00

an image of a Yurt in the Winter

Rent a yurt in the Winter?

If you do not want to pitch a tent, you don’t have too. Recently the State has added cabins for rent in colorado state parks. They are rusttic Cabins and Yurts in the Campgrounds.

You can rent a heated yurt. A yurt is a nomadic portable tent used by the Mongolian people. They are circular tents made of canvas surrounding a wood lattice walls.

Yurt made a nice cozy romantic retreat. They are popular for an over night shelter for cross-country skiers in the winter. The parks offer family-friendly settings, endless recreational opportunities. They make excellent base camps for exploring the secrets of Western Colorado on a budget


Here's a section has a few of The Colorado State Parks to explore. Some of the park features and the things to do in each state park to make your visits even more enjoyable.

Rifle Falls State Park falls has been described as one of the ten most beautiful waterfalls in the west according to Sunset Magazine. The beautiful triple waterfalls and intriguing caves are one of the secret gems of Western Colorado. Rifle Falls State Park

Sylvan Lake State Park in the White River National Forest near Eagle Colorado is a true alpine gem, scenic getaway, and a trout fisherman paradise. Choose between tent site, rustic mountain cabin, or secluded yurt. Sylvan Lake State Park

Crawford State Park is located only 12 miles from the famous and spectacular north rim of the scenic Black Canyon of National Park. The state Park is surrounded by cattle ranches and distance views of Needle Rock, Castle Rock and Saddle Mountain. Crawford State Park

Mancos State Park is a great alternative campsite for visitors to Mesa Verde National Park. It is only 12 miles from the park and it is much prettier and cooler. Mancos State Park

Steamboat Lake is one of the jewels of the Colorado Park system. It is surrounded by a beautiful apline forest and in the shadows of snowcapped mountains Steamboat Lake State Park

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